Illinois Government Going Green – In More Ways Than One

In many ways CMS is working to advance State government operations to better prevent pollution, buy environmentally preferable products, and recycle. Illinois drivers can now buy e85 fuel to run their cars at more than 140 gas stations statewide, thanks to our efforts, and homeowners and businesses can easily find environmentally friendly products for construction and remodeling.

State's Current and Future Green Practices

• Green Space - pilot program will provide new, environmentally-friendly offices for State agencies
• Electronics Recycling - began recycling surplus computers, cell phones, and other electronic equipment
• Green Fleet - Illinois has become a major buyer of E-85, biodiesel and flexible-fuel vehicles
• More Green Practices - learn about more current and future green practices

Additional Resources

• Green Suppliers - To help further green building practices, CMS created a list of suppliers of environmentally friendly building products that you may use to improve your home or office
• E-85 Gas Stations – Find gas stations in Illinois that sell E-85 fuel

Learn More

Learn more about green building practices from the Chicago Center for Green Technology.

The Illinois Green Government Coordinating Council primarily works with state agencies to make their facilities and operations greener - but much of this expertise is also applicable to local and county governments, as well as non-governmental organizations.